How far is West Branch, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Branch and Ames is 119.66 miles (192.57 km).

Flight distance from West Branch, IA to Ames, IA is 119.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from West Branch to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Branch, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 136.36 miles (219.44 km) by car.

Driving from West Branch to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 West Branch

City in Iowa, United States

Population 2519
GPS Coordinates 41°40'17"N 91°20'48"W
Latitude 41.6714100
Longitude -91.3465500
Altitude 219
Country United States
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#2 Ames

The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ames is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Iowa State University campus and the Ames Historical Society.

Population 67033
GPS Coordinates 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W
Latitude 42.0347100
Longitude -93.6199400
Altitude 287
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Branch and Ames

The distance between West Branch and Ames is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between West Branch and Ames. The current time is 17:12:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.21 liters (4.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Branch and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Branch to Ames is $15.81 (diesel $22.36).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.81 $17.31 $19.55 $22.36

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Branch and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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